{"497041":{"#nid":"497041","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Exploring the Option of Undergraduate Research","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is known as one of the leading research universities in the country, with faculty from around the world conducting groundbreaking work in their fields. Through undergraduate research, many undergraduate students take advantage of the opportunity to work with these experts during their time at Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are an undergraduate who is considering doing research at Tech, here are a few tips:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGetting Started\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBegin looking for opportunities the semester before you want to start research. This will give you time to find opportunities and contact research faculty.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGet in touch with the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. This program is dedicated to promoting research to undergraduates. Each college has its own undergraduate coordinator to help students find research positions and to answer questions about getting involved in research. (Find your coordinator\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu\/undergraduate-coordinators\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour undergraduate coordinator can help you pick a research field, but there are additional ways to narrow your interests as you consider taking on research. If you took a class you really enjoyed, that could be a good indication of an area you might be passionate about. Also, you can explore various fields within your major to see if there\u2019s a specialized area that sounds interesting. Your research does not have to be related to your major, so you can explore research opportunities in other majors as well. Once you decide on a field of research, the next step is to contact a faculty member about joining his or her lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also talk with your \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/advising.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Eacademic advisor\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E about how research could fit into your college timeline.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EContacting Faculty \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the easiest ways to talk with faculty members about research opportunities is to reach out to your professors. Your professors will be happy to learn of your interest in research and will have knowledge about research projects within their departments. Ask your professor to meet with you and bring questions about his or her research or the department\u2019s research to your appointment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are interested in doing research outside of your classes and major, you can find a faculty contact by exploring department Web pages. On these websites you can find lists of research faculty and links to their backgrounds and published works. Select four to five faculty members whose research you find interesting, read some of their publications and, if possible, attend an upcoming seminar or presentation by the faculty members.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe next step is to email them to set up a time to meet. Include your year at Tech, major, and relevant courses and experience in your email. Communicate your interests and identify some information you have learned about their research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegister Research\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you and a professor agree to work together on a research project, you need to decide how you would like to receive credit for your time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents can register for research for either course credit or for pay. There are four options:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2699\u003C\/strong\u003E: Research experience for course credit for freshman and sophomore students.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4699\u003C\/strong\u003E: Research experience for course credit for junior and senior students.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2698\u003C\/strong\u003E: Research experience for pay for freshman and sophomore students.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4698\u003C\/strong\u003E: Research experience for pay for junior and senior students.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents who register for 2699 or 4699 will receive graded academic credit, while 2698 and 4698 are non-billable audit courses for students who will be paid for their research work or are working on a volunteer basis.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents should talk with their research professor to decide which option is best and how much time to commit. As a general rule, three hours of research equals one credit hour, but this can be changed in OSCAR.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearch credit hours need to be registered during Phase I or Phase II, so it is important to plan ahead to receive credit for undergraduate research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about getting involved in undergraduate research, visit \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.undergradresearch.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is known as one of the leading research universities in the country, with faculty from around the world conducting groundbreaking work in their fields. 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